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Glasgow citizens' panel on economic development makes three recommendations

In January, Glasgow held a citizens' panel on economic development in relation
to the European Pillar of Social Rights and as part of our citizens' panel
initiative. Following good practice presentations and discussions, participants
came up with three recommendations.

The objective of the citizens' panel event was to provide residents with knowledge and facts on economic development and European policies. They heard from expert speakers, discussed ideas, created informed opinions and worked together to make recommendations for the future of Europe.

Small groups were asked to consider economic development from a range of specific perspectives such as the culture/creative industries and migration, as well as more general perspectives. Every group was also asked to ensure that recommendations contributed to 'inclusive growth'. All groups then voted on their top three priorities.

Some speakers were invited to take part in the event:

Bernadette Monaghan, director of community empowerment services, Glasgow City Council

Joe Brady, policy officer, Glasgow City Council

Graeme Roy, professor, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde

Councillor David McDonald, deputy leader, Glasgow City Council

Evelyn O’Donnell, community engagement officer, Glasgow City Council

Alex Byers, community engagement manager, Glasgow Life

Dr Oliver Escobar, lecturer in public policy, University of Edinburgh and What Works Scotland

Marie McLelland, economic development officer, Glasgow City Council

Judith Hunter, principal officer for equalities, Glasgow City Council

Duncan Booker, sustainable Glasgow manager, Glasgow City Council

Alec Wersun, senior lecturer, Glasgow Caledonian University

Jamie Kerr, immigration law partner, Burness Paull

Andy Sirrel, human rights lawyer, JustRight Scotland

Jessica Watson, community engagement officer, Glasgow Centre for Population Health

These citizens' ideas, together with those from other citizens' consultations taking place across Europe until the end of February, will be presented at the second mayors summit on the future of Europe on 20 and 21 March 2019.

As part of the mayors summit, which will take place two months ahead of the European Parliament elections in the presence of more than 100 city politicians, EUROCITIES and the European Commission will present the panel results to national and European political leaders.